South Africa started to develop its pebble-bed reactor design in the mid-1990s. It licensed the technology from Germany's Jülich Research Centre, which abandoned a working prototype reactor in 1991 after citing poor business opportunities
South Africa's three major international airports, OR Tambo International, Cape Town International and King Shaka International, scored a treble at the 2011 Skytrax World Airport Awards, being named the top three airports in Africa.
South Africa and eight other countries – Australia, China, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the UK – have signed a letter of intent on getting the Square Kilometre Array built, and agreed to work together to secure funding for the next phase of the project.
Suprakas Sinha-Ray, an Indian immigrant who turned down job offers in the US and elsewhere to work at South Africa's Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research, has made it onto the prestigious Thomson Reuters list of the world's top 100 chemists of the decade
South Africa has the oldest meteor scar in the world, just across the Vaal River near Parys, called the Vredefort Dome. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
SASOL has scored a world first, officially launching its 100% synthetic coal-to-liquid (CTL) jet fuel on the market
Table Mountain is one of 28 finalists in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition. It is expected that the global democracy will draw over a billion participants.
Welome by the LOC Chairman of the 8th International Junior Science Olympiads.
eThekwini, translated means "place of the lagoon" - that is how the city of Durban is called by the Zulu people. Imagine our golden beaches with exotic names like the Golden mile beachfront, Hibiscus coast, Strelitzia coast, sugar coast, and Dolphin coast - washed by the warm Indian Ocean. We offer you a tropical humid climate with a curry flavoured Asiatic atmosphere - quite different from the other South Africa cities.
Durban is located in KwaZulu-Natal, which is known as “The kingdom of the proud warrior nation of the Zulus” and it is enriched with the ancient and mysterious “Valley of one Thousand Hills”. It has an exciting and at the same time mystical mix of African and Asian cultures. Durban is Africa’s bewitching seaside playground in the sun - probably a rival to some of the ‘most beautiful” cities in the world. Yes, this great city is a jewel among South Africa cities.
The discovery of the natural harbour of Durban, dates back to Christmas Day 1497, when Vasco De Gama and his passing Portuguese seafarers named it "Rio de Natal" (the River of Christmas). In 1823, a European trader Henry Fynn and his party became the first white people to settle in the area. Until that time, the only people in the area were the indigenous Zulus. The small white settlement grew into a town and twelve years later it was named after the acting Governor of the Cape colony, Sir Benjamin D'Urban.
The Zulus, having lived there for centuries, did not favour the European settlement, feeling threatened by the incursion into their territory. With the arrival of the Voortrekkers, mistrust and unease grew, resulting in a series of bloody battles. In the end the British government became involved and the area was annexed to the Cape Colony in 1844, becoming the new province of Natal.
The British brought in thousands of Indians as indentured labourers to work on the sugar plantations of Natal. When their contracts expired, they were allowed to stay and their families and friends followed them to South Africa. Today they form the largest Indian population outside India. The mixture of Zulu, Briton, Voortrekker, Indian and descendents of other cultures resulted in Durban's extraordinary Afro-Asian feel and atmosphere.
Today Durban is a major gateway into Africa and is also the largest and busiest port on the continent, with a population of 3 million people. It is the economic powerhouse of the Zulu Kingdom, extending a warm welcome to many compelling tourist treasures. It is the gateway to two of South Africa's World Heritage Sites, to the majestic and magnificent Drakensberg Mountains and the vast Game Reserves in the Zululand bush, plus history-drenched battlefields, the Valley of One Thousand Hills and a coastal playground that seems to stretch on forever in both directions.
The International Junior Science Olympiad, the “brainchild” of Professor Masno Ginting of Indonesia, has travelled to many countries, and has now landed on the shores of Durban. This event has been hosted in Indonesia (2004), Brazil (2005), Indonesia (2006), Taipei (2007), South Korea (2008), Azerbaijan (2009) and Nigeria (2010).
The event in Durban will be held in the sunny city during the warm summer months and many of the events will be held close to shores of the beautiful warm Indian Ocean. Both the leaders and students will be accommodated in this coastal city and will have the luxury of being able to walk out of their hotels almost directly onto the beaches to take a morning or evening swim.
We are sure that this IJSO event will be the highlight of your IJSO history, as you will be hosted in the beautiful city that has just held the most successful World Cup of soccer in July of 2010.
The International Junior Science Olympiad competition will be hosting the 8th event. The South African delegation, who bid for the Olympiad in 2008 in Korea, have formed a partnership with the City of Durban, Department of Science & Technology (DST) and National Science Olympiad (convenors of the South African Science Olympiads) who will jointly host the event. We are looking forward to hosting possibly the largest contingent of countries at this years’ 8th IJSO.
We have been very impressed with the level of organization, hospitality and facilities of all the host countries and we aim to emulate their achievements. We also pledge to uphold the standards and integrity of the examinations. The successful World cup of soccer held in July 2010 is testimony to the standards that South Africa is capable of and we assure you the “time of your life”.
We look forward to serving you International cuisine, with touches of the Eastern, Western, Asian and African foods. We also hope to expose you to the beauty and culture of our rainbow nation, with its natural beauty and wildlife.
South Africa is also the country embraced by our two great ‘fathers’: Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. These two great leaders have taught us about peace and reconciliation and we hope that their presence will bless and grace our event. We also pledge to provide you with a safe and secure environment.
We look forward to your communication and participation.
Robin Naidoo
LOC Chairperson - IJSO 2011
eThekwini, translated means "place of the lagoon" - that is how the city of Durban is called by the Zulu people. Imagine our golden beaches with exotic names like the Golden mile beachfront, Hibiscus coast, Strelitzia coast, sugar coast, and Dolphin coast - washed by the warm Indian Ocean. We offer you a tropical humid climate with a curry flavoured Asiatic atmosphere - quite different from the other South Africa cities.
Durban is located in KwaZulu-Natal, which is known as “The kingdom of the proud warrior nation of the Zulus” and it is enriched with the ancient and mysterious “Valley of one Thousand Hills”. It has an exciting and at the same time mystical mix of African and Asian cultures. Durban is Africa’s bewitching seaside playground in the sun - probably a rival to some of the ‘most beautiful” cities in the world. Yes, this great city is a jewel among South Africa cities.
The discovery of the natural harbour of Durban, dates back to Christmas Day 1497, when Vasco De Gama and his passing Portuguese seafarers named it "Rio de Natal" (the River of Christmas). In 1823, a European trader Henry Fynn and his party became the first white people to settle in the area. Until that time, the only people in the area were the indigenous Zulus. The small white settlement grew into a town and twelve years later it was named after the acting Governor of the Cape colony, Sir Benjamin D'Urban.
The Zulus, having lived there for centuries, did not favour the European settlement, feeling threatened by the incursion into their territory. With the arrival of the Voortrekkers, mistrust and unease grew, resulting in a series of bloody battles. In the end the British government became involved and the area was annexed to the Cape Colony in 1844, becoming the new province of Natal.
The British brought in thousands of Indians as indentured labourers to work on the sugar plantations of Natal. When their contracts expired, they were allowed to stay and their families and friends followed them to South Africa. Today they form the largest Indian population outside India. The mixture of Zulu, Briton, Voortrekker, Indian and descendents of other cultures resulted in Durban's extraordinary Afro-Asian feel and atmosphere.
Today Durban is a major gateway into Africa and is also the largest and busiest port on the continent, with a population of 3 million people. It is the economic powerhouse of the Zulu Kingdom, extending a warm welcome to many compelling tourist treasures. It is the gateway to two of South Africa's World Heritage Sites, to the majestic and magnificent Drakensberg Mountains and the vast Game Reserves in the Zululand bush, plus history-drenched battlefields, the Valley of One Thousand Hills and a coastal playground that seems to stretch on forever in both directions.
The International Junior Science Olympiad, the “brainchild” of Professor Masno Ginting of Indonesia, has travelled to many countries, and has now landed on the shores of Durban. This event has been hosted in Indonesia (2004), Brazil (2005), Indonesia (2006), Taipei (2007), South Korea (2008), Azerbaijan (2009) and Nigeria (2010).
The event in Durban will be held in the sunny city during the warm summer months and many of the events will be held close to shores of the beautiful warm Indian Ocean. Both the leaders and students will be accommodated in this coastal city and will have the luxury of being able to walk out of their hotels almost directly onto the beaches to take a morning or evening swim.
We are sure that this IJSO event will be the highlight of your IJSO history, as you will be hosted in the beautiful city that has just held the most successful World Cup of soccer in July of 2010.
The International Junior Science Olympiad competition will be hosting the 8th event. The South African delegation, who bid for the Olympiad in 2008 in Korea, have formed a partnership with the City of Durban, Department of Science & Technology (DST) and National Science Olympiad (convenors of the South African Science Olympiads) who will jointly host the event. We are looking forward to hosting possibly the largest contingent of countries at this years’ 8th IJSO.
We have been very impressed with the level of organization, hospitality and facilities of all the host countries and we aim to emulate their achievements. We also pledge to uphold the standards and integrity of the examinations. The successful World cup of soccer held in July 2010 is testimony to the standards that South Africa is capable of and we assure you the “time of your life”.
We look forward to serving you International cuisine, with touches of the Eastern, Western, Asian and African foods. We also hope to expose you to the beauty and culture of our rainbow nation, with its natural beauty and wildlife.
South Africa is also the country embraced by our two great ‘fathers’: Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. These two great leaders have taught us about peace and reconciliation and we hope that their presence will bless and grace our event. We also pledge to provide you with a safe and secure environment.
We look forward to your communication and participation.
Robin Naidoo
LOC Chairperson - IJSO 2011
Mayor James Nxumalo welcomes the 8th International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) to the City taking place from the 1st December to 10th December 2011
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The eThekwini Municipality is proud to be the host City of the 8th International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO).
From Jakarta in 2004, to Yogyakarta, to Sao Paulo in far away Brazil and then Taiwan and Changwon in South Korea, Baku, Azerbaijan, and then this year Durban, South Africa. We have continued to fly our National Flags alongside those of other IJSO members.
We have always had the wish to get the opportunity to reciprocate this good gesture accorded our officials and students elsewhere, to also treat the IJSO family to the traditional African hospitality. We have always looked forward to the day you will experience our rich culture and tradition and the beauty of our land.
We have accepted this honour since then with humility and with the highest sense of responsibility. While the countdown to the beautiful City of Durban begins from today, let me assure you of the commitment of the Government and people of Durban to organize a memorable 8th International Junior Science Olympiad in Durban in 2011. To this end, we are working hard to ensure that of all Students, Observers, Tourists, Journalists who intend to come to the 8th Edition of the competition have the best experience by far.
Our experience in hosting international events speaks volumes and we have maintained our reputation as Africa’s Sporting and Events capital.
While awaiting the opportunity to receive you later this year let me use this opportunity to welcome you and wish you all the best.
See you in Durban, South Africa
Siyanamukela (We welcome you)
From Jakarta in 2004, to Yogyakarta, to Sao Paulo in far away Brazil and then Taiwan and Changwon in South Korea, Baku, Azerbaijan, and then this year Durban, South Africa. We have continued to fly our National Flags alongside those of other IJSO members.
We have always had the wish to get the opportunity to reciprocate this good gesture accorded our officials and students elsewhere, to also treat the IJSO family to the traditional African hospitality. We have always looked forward to the day you will experience our rich culture and tradition and the beauty of our land.
We have accepted this honour since then with humility and with the highest sense of responsibility. While the countdown to the beautiful City of Durban begins from today, let me assure you of the commitment of the Government and people of Durban to organize a memorable 8th International Junior Science Olympiad in Durban in 2011. To this end, we are working hard to ensure that of all Students, Observers, Tourists, Journalists who intend to come to the 8th Edition of the competition have the best experience by far.
Our experience in hosting international events speaks volumes and we have maintained our reputation as Africa’s Sporting and Events capital.
While awaiting the opportunity to receive you later this year let me use this opportunity to welcome you and wish you all the best.
See you in Durban, South Africa
Siyanamukela (We welcome you)